Police who boarded unmanned Sarasota boat stress importance of engine cut-off switches

The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important. 

Video: Florida officer leaps onto runaway boat after man thrown overboard

A man was thrown from a boat on Monday in Sarasota, causing the boat to go unmanned until an officer jumped onto the runaway vessel and stopped it.

Teens continue recovering after being run over by Sarasota County lifeguard

It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but two teen girls ended up in the hospital with serious injuries after they were run over by a Sarasota County lifeguard on Nokomis Beach. 

Two people shot at Sarasota home after altercation, 1 dead: SCSO

Two people were shot after an altercation at a Sarasota home early on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Sarasota County to analyze funding options to help pay for MLB spring training stadium repairs

Sarasota County officials say spring training poured over $190 million into the local economy in 2024, but maintaining the two stadiums the MLB uses comes with a hefty price tag, and they don’t have enough in their five-year fund to meet their contractual obligations to make those repairs. 

Hundreds attend town hall on potential New College takeover of Ringling Museum of Art

Hundreds of community members attended the "Citizens to Protect The Ringling" group's town hall to learn more about a proposed transfer of management from Florida State University to New College.

Death investigation underway along Tamiami Trail

There are more questions than answers as Sarasota County deputies investigate a death along a busy road on Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office.

Sarasota doctor arrested for sexual battery, police believe there may be more potential victims

He was supposed to be treating patients for pain and trauma, but the Sarasota Police Department said Dr. Stephen Feig committed sexual battery on a woman who trusted him. The charges date back to 2023, and police believe there are additional victims that have yet to come forward.

Croquet World Champion to be crowned in Venice this week

Many of us remember playing croquet in our parents' backyard, but in Venice, they're going to crown a Croquet World Champion this week. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci draws large crowd of supporters and protestors in Sarasota

Some celebrate Dr. Anthony Fauci; others question him. None dispute that he played a significant role in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mother dies 2 months after Sarasota hit-and-run that killed her 2 kids

The Sarasota mother critically injured in a hit-and-run that killed her two young children in February has died, family and friends confirmed to FOX 13 on Friday.

Resilient SRQ replaces home damaged during Hurricane Ian, dozens more to follow

Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there was Hurricane Ian. Now, nearly three years after that storm tore apart Diane Flanagan's home in Venice, a new beginning finally took shape.